Automotive Assembly Lead & Process Improvement

Magna International; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Exteriors is seeking an experienced manufacturing leader to oversee assembly and sequencing operations in our Wisconsin facility. You will drive performance objectives, coach teams, and ensure product quality and timely delivery in a high-volume environment.

The ideal candidate has extensive plant management experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a proven track record in continuous improvement and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business field. Twelve years work related experience may be substituted in lieu of degree. Work experience combined with current schooling towards degree will be considered.
• Implementation knowledge of OSHA industry health and safety regulations.
• Operational knowledge of management information systems, use of personal computers and application software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the utilization of assembly facilities, equipment, materials and employees to meet departmental performance objectives.
• Train team leaders and team members in developing team work skills and team oriented activities in a positive working environment.
• Manage assembly activities through strong leadership, communication, motivation and direction of employees to ensure product quality and delivery.
• Track time sheets, attendance records and ensure that all performance reviews are completed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate staffing needs and ensure that all personnel issues are dealt with in a timely manner.
• Develop and implement ergonomic production layouts to optimize process flows and eliminate non-value added activities through the principles of synchronous manufacturing.
• Ensure strict compliance to all TS-16949 procedures and monitor development and compliance of all work guidances on the floor.
• Participate in the advanced product quality planning activities for the development of control plans and work guidances.
• Guide departmental continuous improvement activities and participate as requested.
• Ensure that all accidents are properly reported and accident investigations are completed within 24 hours.
• Fill-in for and perform Team Leader duties when Team Leader is filling in for production team members on the production floor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing management

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business field

OSHA health and safety regulations knowledge

Job description

Magna Exteriors is seeking an experienced manufacturing leader to oversee assembly and sequencing operations in our Wisconsin facility. You will drive performance objectives, coach teams, and ensure product quality and timely delivery in a high-volume environment.

The ideal candidate has extensive plant management experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a proven track record in continuous improvement and safety compliance.